Our small group tour will let you discover the beauty and nature of Tawharanui Regional Park in daytime and at night. You will explore the habitat of Kiwi and threatened birds, stunning white sandy beaches and native coastal forest.  
Best opportunities to see
​KIWI in the wild near Auckland
Kiwi Tours Auckland
Kiwi Tours
A true eco experience, back to nature and guided by our passionate and knowledgeable guide in a small group for you to get the best experience.

You will discover some local history, and learn what shaped the natural environment of NZ to how it is today.  

​The night sky at Tawharanui offers some amazing stargazing opportunities.

Our Day/Night Tour spans an afternoon and evening returning you to your hotel at approximately 11:30pm (summertime).
A delicious picnic dinner is included. 
nz wildlife tour at night
Cabbage tree and Tawharanui night sky
    • Depart Auckland 2pm (times vary with seasons check at time of booking).
    • Return Auckland 11.30pm (times vary with seasons check at time of booking).
    • Maximum guests 7​ minimum of two for a tour to run.
    • Includes delicious picnic dinner
    • Costs NZD $285.00
    • Child  NZD $195.00  (7 to 13 years old)
    • Tour includes: transport, guided walks, picnic dinner and refreshments.
    NOTE
    A reasonable level of fitness is required for our ecology walk; however the pace will be leisurely while we search out the wildlife and enjoy the bush and views.  Night walk is taken using red lights - visibility is slightly reduced.   An alternative option is to remain at the beach location/or shorten your walk whilst the remainder of the group take the full walk.

    WEATHER 
    This is an outdoors activity and weather is often changeable. The tour is viable for most weather conditions.
    Just bring your keen sense of adventure and enjoy NZ’s wonderful natural environment!
  • Best opportunities to see KIWI in the wild near Auckland.
    ​
    After sunset the bush environment changes.  Tawharanui is home to the NZ Brown Kiwi, few NZ’ers have seen this bird in the wild, Morepork (NZ owl) and Weta.

    Much of our insect life, fish life and some bird life are nocturnal, this is an opportunity to experience what goes on in the dark!
    You will be guided through the native forest by your guide in search of our nocturnal wildlife.

    The night sky at Tawharanui offers some amazing stargazing opportunities.

    This tour is the same as the day tour, with a shorter nature walk in the daylight.  We then enjoy a delicious picnic dinner  while enjoying the views of the beach and ocean and the setting sun.

    Please be aware that the North Island brown kiwi is not held in captivity; we therefore cannot guarantee their sightings or behaviour on any given night.
  • Tour includes: 
    • Transport
    • Guided walk 
    • Insect repellent
    • Torches
    • Delicious picnic dinner
      (includes salads, savory tarts, sweet treats)   
    • Binoculars
    • Reference books
    • Day packs
  • Your checklist:
    • Warm clothing
    • Good walking footwear
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Personal medication
    • Sunscreen
    • Swimwear & towel
    • Hat 
“OMG I saw a WILD Kiwi Bird...Highlight of my 20 days in New Zealand”
I did the Day night tour to Tawharanui, it was amazing. I got to see the big 4 including a wild Kiwi. Tristan has keen eyes and has excellent knowledge of Flora and Fauna...
Jack K – Adelaide, Australia
The Kiwi  - Unique to New Zealand
and our National Icon